Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-10-21

Laura Maddox, in Alexandria, Va, was the
scene, last Wednesday, of very attractive
marriage ceremony, the happy couple being
Mr.. James A. Dorsett, Agent of the B. & p.
Railroad at Pope's Creek, Charles county,
Nd, and Miss Fanny Maddox, the second
daughter of the hostess, and formerly pepu-
lar in Rockville society, The ceremony was
performed in graceful and earnest manner
by the Rev. DR.. Norton, OF st. Paul's p. E.
Church, Alexandria. The guests were as.
sembled at II A. NJ, and the ceremony be-
gan. Such an occasion will ever be the
most interesting event in human affairs, but
this was an exceptionally beautiful scene,
and one entitled to more than passing no.
tice.
The bridal couple took an appropriate pc.
sition under the archway separating the
parlers, and surrounded by the portraits of
many of the earlier members of the family
of the bride, and the bric-a. brac and other
appointments of family of elegant and
refined tastes, and coming from the sun
lit street into the mellow gas-light the feel
ings were sensible of very delightful and
unusual impression, completing,to the mind,
very beautiful scene. The bride was ar
rayed in beautifully fitting white alba
tross, cut at the throat in the shape of the
letter V, disclosing modest glimpse of the
throat, and the skirt extending into prin-
cess train at least tive yards beyond the fig
ure, and trimmed with broad front of
plated white satin, with sash of the ma
terial of the dress folded about the hands
breadth and dropping in front from the right
waist TO the left side of the skirt and caught
at the latter point and in front with double
bow of the same material. The long veil
was surmounted by spray of fragrant Or
ange blossoms and caught together by d.
amond brooch. The feet were encased in
silk stockings and white satin slippers, and
as she is beautifully formed in height and
development, and locked radiant and happy
she was lovely object to contemplate.
The groom was attired in the usual manner
black freck coat and pants, with low cut
white vest, satin neck-bow and standing
collar. The bride was given away by her
brother, DR.. VIM. Maddox, Of Ohio.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony every
one came forward and offered their warm
and sincere congratulations to the happy
couple, after which the company retreated
to the chamber above where q most elegant
and bountiful provision Of all the popular
delicacies OF the season awaited discussion.
The ceremonies were conducted under the
gas light with the blinds drawn for the oc-
casion creating the illusion that it was night
The flowers were beautifully arranged on
the tables and upon the graduated stand
where exolics were collected together In
pots in front of the lnantlepiece and inter-
spersed with lighted wax-candles. at p.
NJ, the party separated, and the bride and
groem left on the B. 81 p. railroad for their
future home in Charles CO., Md. =
The bride is young lady of bright do
nestle qualities, and the groom is man of
excellent character and energetic habits,
and it may be safely predicted that they
will pass happy married life. The guests
consisted exclusively Of the Immediate rel
atives OF the bride and groom and few
familiar friends. The Misses Maddox and
Mrs. Vickery, Of Rockville, were present,
but the other persons were probably I'M
known TO our readers. Our attention was
attracted particularly by the appearance Of
a very pretty young lady from Charles CO.,
Miss Mamie Matthews, daughter o! Maj
VIM. Matthews and niece of the groom
The bride wore in addition to the diamond
brooch an "old gold" breast-pin and dia-
mond earrings-old family jewelry. = i
Obituary.-Mr. Jesse T. Higgins, high
ly esteemed and useful citizen, died at his
late residence, en- North Cary street, on Fri
day evening, in the 74th year of his age
He was stricken with paralysis early on
Wednesday morning. Mr. Higgins was
born at the old Higgins homestead, near
Rockville, Montgomery county, Md. He
entered mercantile life under Elisha Gather.
He engaged in business at Rockville and
Little Rock, Ark, as member of the firm
of Anderson, Garter 81 Higgins, and later
for a number of years at Poolesville, Nd. |
Deceased was member of the firm Of Par
rett & Higgins, and at the time of his death
was Of the firm Of Higgins s. Waters, pro
duce commission merchants. For more than |
sixty years he was communicate of the |
Protestant Episcopal Church, and was ac-
lively aud prominently identified with st. |
Luke's Church. He left surviving him "a
widow and three sons and three daughters.
The sons are Edwin Higgins, Baltimore |
county; J. Richard Higgins, of this cityi
Rev. Jesse Higgins, rector Of the Old Swede
Church, Wilmington, DEL The daughters
are Mrs. Anna Hall, Lawrence county, Ala;
Mrs Annie Davis, and Miss Mary Higgins,
Of this city.-BaIto. Sun, 10TH instant.
The best part Of Mr.. Higgins manhood
was spen. in this county, and many or his
old friends and associates who still survive
him will learn with deep sorrow of his
death. 1t may be said with truth that Mr..
Higgins, during his entire residence ID the
county, was an examplar in all the phases
and relations of life. His simplicity of man
ner, genial bearing and noble hearted charity
made him host of friends wherever he was
thrown. He was a man Of fine judgment as
was illustrated in his success in the mer-
camille business at this place and POoles-
vile, and ever manifested the deepest inter
est in measures that affected the prosperity |
Of the county. We can say with truth that
when he left the county he left no enemy